.Rob Dawson, CorrespondentAug 23, 2024, 08:24 AM ETPep Guardiola has actually admitted it was a "unpleasant surprise" to acquire the option to re-sign Ilkay Gu00fcndogan.The German midfielder has gone back to Manchester Area after spending final time at Barcelona.Editor's Picks1 RelatedGu00fcndogan has signed an one-year contract at the Etihad Stadium along with the alternative of another year and Guardiola pointed out the possibility to revive the 33-year-old was "unforeseen."" Most of the moment all the managers mention in the transactions home window everything may take place thus this is actually the real proof.," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday." It was an unpleasant surprise, unexpected. We understand him quite well the staff and also players." We understand the premium he plays in 2013 at Barcelona. High, extreme degree." Our team really did not have any sort of uncertainties when the probability levelled and also our team're delighted he is back." Gu00fcndogan has agreed to write-off both continuing to be years of his Barcelona agreement to go back to Metropolitan area on a complimentary transmission. Sources have actually said to ESPN he additionally acquired interest from Saudi Arabia, but his inclination was to go back to Manchester.Pep Guardiola has actually been reconciled along with his treble-winning leader Ilkay Gu00fcndogan. Marc Atkins/Getty Images" The necessary point is he would like to come back," Guardiola said. "I received the information coming from [featuring supervisor] Txiki [Begiristain] that Ilkay intends to talk to you as well as call you. He called me and also asked them about the condition." I said yes and right now our experts are actually below and also he must deliver an excellent season." The emotion is actually that he does not relate to resign or to consider really good memories. Our company have opportunity to accomplish that down the road. Today it is time to put your shoes on as well as perform your absolute best." Gu00fcndogan is actually Area's second finalizing of the summer after the appearance of Brazilian winger Savinho. The nightclub, depending on to resources, are still checking into the opportunity of introducing yet another assaulting gamer prior to the home window closes, however the time clock is actually beating in advance of the Aug. 30 target date." I do not understand what is actually visiting happen," Guardiola pointed out. "Could possibly happen one thing in regards to personal injuries ideally certainly not. At this moment I don't assume thus.".